Reconstruction of exenterated orbit using combined surgical and prosthetic approach

Abstract EN

Reconstruction of an exenterated orbit remains a challenge.

Orbital prostheses are nowadays are made of silicone elastomers.

A major limitation with silicone orbital prostheses is their relatively short life span.

This case report describes the treatment of a patient with an exenterated orbit using a combined surgical and prosthetic approach.

The upper and lower eyelids were reconstructed surgically using a deltopectoral flap.

A sectional eye prosthesis was made and placed in the modified bottle-neck shaped defect to restore the patient’s appearance and confidence.